04-04-2015, 07:52 PM
Just got time to free write a few thoughts, compared to what has already been offered a very poor effort - but something down on paper so still feely pretty chuffed.
Some great offerings above, really enjoyed reading them.
Being old is a consensual thing.
An invitation only event, to a private party;
a fuse site, buried deep within the mind.
The unopened envelope
will keep the creep out of age.
Spotty doctor’s cautionary notes of
“at your age, it is to be expected”
will not usher in one moment of change.
Old enters through the eyes,
eats away at upturned lips.
A body is just there for a given convention
and a certain amount of decoration.
Over used, abused, a body has no sway
on the desire to dance, delight or play.
Only after the eyes have forgotten
how to smile, will the touch taper be lit.
The signs of aging are dependant
on how damp the powder is.
A bang and a big brash display,
or just quietly fizzle away.
Some great offerings above, really enjoyed reading them.
Being old is a consensual thing.
An invitation only event, to a private party;
a fuse site, buried deep within the mind.
The unopened envelope
will keep the creep out of age.
Spotty doctor’s cautionary notes of
“at your age, it is to be expected”
will not usher in one moment of change.
Old enters through the eyes,
eats away at upturned lips.
A body is just there for a given convention
and a certain amount of decoration.
Over used, abused, a body has no sway
on the desire to dance, delight or play.
Only after the eyes have forgotten
how to smile, will the touch taper be lit.
The signs of aging are dependant
on how damp the powder is.
A bang and a big brash display,
or just quietly fizzle away.